About the role
Teaching Assistant (Maternity cover)
Buntingford First School
Actual salary: H3 – from £5,474
Hours: Part time 8.30am - 1pm (Tues-Wed) 9 hours per week
Start Date: 3rd November 2025
Buntingford First School, is a new, net carbon zero, first school located in East Hertfordshire. Due to one of wonderful TAs going on maternity leave, we are seeking another enthusiastic and inspirational teaching assistant who has the experience and knowledge to support children across our school. This is an exciting opportunity to join the school in the third year of its journey. We have a fantastic team who are passionate about making sure every child is valued and can succeed.
The successful candidate will need to be engaging, energetic and dedicated to making a difference to children's learning. You will need to enjoy working with children and be passionate and committed to helping children develop as independent and confident individuals. An interest, passion or experience working with SEND children is required for this role. Experience working in a primary classroom is desired. You will work closely with the class teacher and SLT to ensure the children in our care thrive. As a growing school, this role may have the potential to become permanent in the future.
The school is part of Scholars’ Education Trust (SET), an established, cross phase, multi-academy trust formed in 2012. This is a great time to join SET. We are a growing trust with a proven record of school improvement and a strong moral purpose.
If you would like more information or to visit us to find out more, then please don’t hesitate to contact us. Please fill in an application form – CVs will not be accepted.
For further information on the role please contact hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk
Application closing date: Thursday 25th September, 9am
Interview date: w/c 29th September
We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service
Declaration of criminal offences
The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.
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